Mariana Romero Serra

Mariana Romero Serra is a Venezuelan-born educator, conductor, and composer whose passion for cultural representation and understanding has been deeply shaped by her time living and teaching in Colombia, Japan, and the United States. Enthusiastic about pedagogy, she is committed to bringing comprehensive musical experiences to students of all ages and backgrounds. Over the course of her career, Mariana has taught music at the primary, secondary, and collegiate levels and conducted collegiate and multigenerational choirs. Her choirs are known for delivering vibrant performances that explore a wide variety of styles, vocal colors, and movement. In her work, she strives for musical excellence while building supportive and inclusive communities.

Mariana has served as a clinician and adjudicator at festivals worldwide for organizations like KPASS, AMIS, and MSVMA. She conducted the 2025 Region D MMEA Elementary Honor Choir and the 2026 Indiana All-State Elementary Honor Choir, and has presented at both the 2024 Michigan and 2025 National ACDA conferences. An active composer and arranger, she has been commissioned by several choral organizations, including La Caccina, The Girl Choir of South Florida, and Vox Venti. In 2023, Mariana was awarded a graduate assistantship at Michigan State University, where she is currently a doctoral candidate in Choral Conducting and serves as conductor of the treble ensemble, Viridis.